Manhattan Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Manhattan?
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There are 1,597,673 residents in Manhattan, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 47.35% are males and 52.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.84% of the resident pool in Manhattan, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.98%. Additionally, 14.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,333,992 people in Manhattan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,333,992 people in Manhattan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,597,673 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 756,559 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 841,114 | -0.1% |
Male Population 47.35 %
Female Population 52.65 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,083,822 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 287,257 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 226,594 | -3.2% |
Citizen US Born 67.84 %
Citizen not US Born 17.98 %
Not Citizen 14.18 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27,667 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same Country | 120,764 | 3.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 39,098 | 0.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 59,400 | -0.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,333,992 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.75 %
Moved from Same Country 7.64 %
Moved from Same State 2.47 %
Moved from Different State 3.76 %
Same House as Last Year 84.38 %
What are the employment statistics in Manhattan?
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White-collar workers make up 93.56% of the working population in Manhattan, while blue-collar employees account for 6.44%. There are also 108,522 entrepreneurs in Manhattan (12.22% of the workforce); 593,326 workers employed in private companies (66.84%); and 74,286 people working in governmental institutions (8.37%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 830,548 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 57,191 | 0.2% |
White Collar 93.56 %
Blue Collar 6.44 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 108,522 | -2.1% |
| Private Companies | 593,326 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 74,286 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 111,606 | 3.6% |
Self Employees 12.22 %
Private Companies 66.84 %
Governmental Workers 8.37 %
Not for Profit Companies 12.57 %
How many households are there in Manhattan?
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There are a total of 744,435 households in Manhattan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.29% of these Manhattan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.71%. Additionally, 17.58% of households have children and 82.42% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 744,435 | 0.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.5% |
| Family Households | 314,853 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 429,582 | 0.4% |
Family Households 42.29 %
Non-family Households 57.71 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 130,857 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 613,578 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 17.58 %
Households without Children 82.42 %
What are the median and average incomes in Manhattan?
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The average annual household income in Manhattan is $137,976, while the median household income sits at $118,161 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $138,170, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $132,154. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,634 and $55,756, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $137,976 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $118,161 | 8.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 242,973 | -4.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,291,317 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Manhattan?
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There are 863,113 housing units in Manhattan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 744,435 occupied housing units in Manhattan, 24.17% are owner-occupied, while 75.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $978,350. In general, housing costs reach $2,217 per month in Manhattan.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $978,350. In general, housing costs reach $2,217 per month in Manhattan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 863,113 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 369,694 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 60,805 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 81,328 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 110,993 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 68,859 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 56,029 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33,187 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 57,802 | -1.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 24,415 | 22.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 744,435 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 179,956 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 564,479 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 24.17 %
Renter Occupied 75.83 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 88,515 | -1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 91,441 | 1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $978,350 | 7.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $902,000 | 2.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,217 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 49.19 %
Without Mortgage 50.81 %
What is the level of education in Manhattan?
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Approximately 26.02% of the population in Manhattan holds a high school degree (that's 258,104 residents), while 16.63% have attained a college certificate (164,919 locals) and 43.69% have a bachelor's degree (433,340 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 85,579 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 258,104 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 164,919 | -1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 49,999 | -4.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 433,340 | 1.0% |
No High School 8.63 %
Some High School 26.02 %
Some College 16.63 %
Associate Degree 5.04 %
Bachelor's Degree 43.69 %
Graduate Degree 0 %
What is the marital status of Manhattan residents?
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A total of 693,199 people in Manhattan have never been married (which represents 48.25% of the total population), while 525,227 of them are wedded (36.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 34,555 (2.41%) and 118,806 (8.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 693,199 | -0.3% |
| Married | 525,227 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 34,555 | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 64,900 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 118,806 | 0.9% |
Never Married 48.25 %
Married 36.56 %
Separated 2.41 %
Widowed 4.52 %
Divorced 8.27 %
What are the most common means of transportation in Manhattan?
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The top three means of transportation people in Manhattan use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 178,186 residents commute by walking, 67,978 prefer going to work by car and 52,948 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 67,978 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 52,948 | -1.2% |
| Railroad | 2,929 | -77.0% |
| Ferryboat | 819 | 13.9% |
| Bicycle | 19,754 | 5.5% |
| Motorcycle | 755 | -8.9% |
| TaxiCab | 22,530 | 2.1% |
| Walk | 178,186 | 1.5% |
What is the median and average Household income in Manhattan by Zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10001 | 24,117 | 12,997 | $92,840.00 | $160,296.00 |
| 10002 | 74,479 | 33,459 | $36,982.00 | $69,324.00 |
| 10003 | 53,977 | 26,043 | $118,161.00 | $196,932.00 |
| 10004 | 3,335 | 1,777 | $190,223.00 | $249,588.00 |
| 10005 | 8,701 | 4,363 | $189,702.00 | $225,456.00 |
| 10006 | 3,092 | 1,729 | $179,044.00 | $219,180.00 |
| 10007 | 7,408 | 2,802 | $224,063.00 | $358,260.00 |
| 10009 | 58,293 | 29,764 | $63,717.00 | $98,868.00 |
| 10010 | 35,906 | 16,815 | $132,988.00 | $212,460.00 |
| 10011 | 49,949 | 29,089 | $138,272.00 | $217,596.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
